Chris and Karrueche’s romance is back on track after he apologized to her following their blowout Fourth of July weekend fight, BUT he’s still making his new album a top priority over their relationship, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. Could this spell more trouble for Chris and Kae?

Chris Brown is determined to make X a masterpiece so he’s decided to put the upcoming album first — even ahead of his relationship with Karrueche Tran, HollywoodLife.com is EXCLUSIVELY reporting. Will it be worth it?

Karrueche Tran & Chris Brown Romance: ‘X‘ Album Ahead Of Relationship

The 25-year-old R&B stud knows his name has been tarnished and become synonymous with police, jail and other drama. But now Breezy is trying to get back to the basics and focus on what made him famous in the first place — his music — even if it hurts his already rocky relationship with Karrueche.

“Hisalbum is the first thing on his mind, even more than Karrueche. I’m sorry, but it’s the truth,” a source close to the singer reveals EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife.com. “I ain’t saying she’s distracting him from being able to complete hisalbum but … that’s really on his mind.”

We’re told that Chris is disappointed in himself for many things, including letting his fans down by postponing the release of his much-anticipated album multiple times.

“He’s pushed it back so many times that he’s lost count,” our source explains. “He’s not trying to fall off on his music and he really wants to pump this out and get it to his fans. That’s going to be a huge weight off his shoulders.”

Karrueche Tran Says Rihanna’s A Bigger Star Than Chris Brown

Hopefully Chris’ new album will amp up his celebrity status, because even Karrueche thinks his ex Rihanna is a bigger music star than he is!

As HollywoodLife.com previously reported, Karrueche recently sat down for a revealing interview with KeKe Palmer on BET’s Just Keke. The model had a meltdown during the interview as she described her tumultuous relationship with CB.

She also said RiRi “is an even bigger [celebrity]” than Chris. Ouch!

Tell us what YOU think, HollywoodLifers. Will Chris’ X album be off the chain?